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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 243.60 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 243.60 and 157.48 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 243.60 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/243.60 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 243.60 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 38,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,362.13/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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